In response, on May 14, 2008, ICE released a press release "Detainee Health Care: The Rest of the Story," which links to a Myths vs. Facts statement on the New York Times May 6 article, a broad statement in response to the Washington Post Coverage, as well as individual responses to first, second, and third stories in the series, and a response to the 60 Minutes coverage of detainee healthcare.

AILA Coalition partner, the Rights Working Group, is organizing a Night of 1,000 Conversations, to be held on June 19, 2008, to encourage community dialogue on inhumane detention conditions and DHS accountability.